Alabama Teacher Salary Information

Teacher Salaries in Alabama have proven to be quite competitive with regard to other states after the average cost of living is put into the equation.

The minimum Alabama State Teacher Salaries found below are not an accurate reading of the true salaries for Alabama teachers. These numbers are subject to going upward from $3,000 to $8,000 depending on what Alabama school district you are teaching in.

As you can see below, you can greatly increase your earning potential as an Alabama Teacher if you acquire an advanced degree such as a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree.

** Salaries are from the Alabama Department of Education Statistics - 2005

Alabama Teacher Salary Schedule Overview

Degree Level < 3 years Teaching Minimum Salary < 9 years Teaching Minimum Salary
Bachelor's Degree $29,538 $33,913
Master's Degree $33,968 $39,000
Doctorate Degree $39,286 $45,104


When viewing these numbers, keep in consideration such benefits as full dental, long-term disability and quality health insurance. Secondly, these are salaries based on a 190-day or 10-month work year. We encourage you to explore what each school district has to offer you, take into consideration the area in which you wish to live and do the math to see if you will be satisfied. Good luck!